Consultant Ecologist

Arcadis; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join their team. The role involves undertaking ecological surveys, contributing to reports, and working on a diverse portfolio of ecological projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in writing PEAs, and an understanding of environmental legislation. The company emphasizes sustainability and provides opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing PEAs and contributing to ecological reports.
• Ability to identify taxa/species associated with habitat types.
• Adherence to biosecurity and health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete assigned tasks and projects.
• Contribute to ecology schemes for construction and development.
• Undertake and assist on ecological surveys.

Skills

Writing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)

Understanding of environmental legislation

Identification of taxa/species

Extended Phase 1 habitat surveys

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Membership of CIEEM

Job description

Overview

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Role description

As a Consultant Ecologist, you would be joining our team of over 50 ecologists with more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, as well as providing advice on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem service, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics, and cultural heritage. We have undertaken over 2,000 projects covering a wide range of environmental disciplines throughout the UK, in Europe and beyond, for public and private clients.

Your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise, in diverse locations.

We protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. We recognise climate change, rapid urbanisation and biodiversity loss as key factors shaping our work.

Role accountabilities

• Coordinate and complete assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team.
• Contribute to an extensive portfolio of ecology schemes for construction and development projects, including standalone ecology projects and work for internal clients.
• Gain experience on a wide and varied portfolio of projects to test and develop technical knowledge.
• Receive personal development opportunities and mentoring from industry-recognised Technical Leaders.
• Undertake and assist on ecological surveys.
• Undertake the production of Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and assist with biodiversity strategies and other documents.
• Undertake and assist with licence applications, including developing mitigation and monitoring.
• Undertake/supervise mitigation and monitoring of licensed work and assist with liaison with statutory authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in writing PEAs and contributing to ecological reports such as scoping and baseline sections of EIAs and biodiversity net gain reports.
• Understanding of and application of environmental legislation, policy and guidance.
• Ability to identify taxa/species associated with recognised broad habitat types using keys and field guides.
• Ability to undertake extended Phase 1 habitat surveys.
• Ideally hold a survey licence for one or more species.
• Adherence to biosecurity and health and safety protocols.
• Relevant degree; ideally a secondary degree or accreditation.
• Be a member of CIEEM at the appropriate level.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to travel when necessary.

About Arcadis

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best and pursue a skills-based approach to career development. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion & belonging.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: we strive to be an employer of choice and to provide a great place to work for all our people, with six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.